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When the extreme becomes the norm: Svalbard reindeer cope with dramatic climate change

March 12, 2019 in Environment
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of extreme winter rain events in the Arctic. These kinds of winter storms on Norway’s Svalbard archipelago can cause a thick cap of ice to cover the forage that reindeer eat.

Ocean life in 3-D: Mapping microscopic life with a smart AUV

March 12, 2019 in Agriculture & Fisheries
Phytoplankton form the base of the marine food chain but are notoriously difficult for scientists to account for — a little like trying to identify and count motes of dust in the air. A truly independent underwater vehicle shows it can do the job.

Still embarrassing to talk about menstruation

March 11, 2019 in Society & Culture
Did you run home to your parents full of joy to tell them loudly and proudly about your first period? Did you look forward to telling your brother? Most probably not.

Are European NATO states freeloading?

March 10, 2019 in Society & Culture
Perhaps the US president has a point. Are European NATO countries simply piggybacking on US defence efforts?

International Women’s Day: Closing the gender gap among smallholders

March 8, 2019 in Society & Culture
Empowering women is a key factor in two projects working towards improving the agricultural productivity and adaptive capacity of smallholders in India and the Sub-Saharan Africa.

Diabetes patients may benefit from sharing health data

March 1, 2019 in Health
A new system that transfers health data from apps, smart insulin pens and sensors to health personnel may help diabetes patients receive more specific feedback and improved follow up.

May have found a cure for Alzheimer`s

February 25, 2019 in Health
Researchers at the University of Oslo (UiO) could be close to a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Cooking fumes can create respiratory problems for chefs

February 20, 2019 in Health
Cooks live less long on average than people in most other occupational groups. Changes in their working environment could result in better health for many.

Women and men do not have different attitudes to sickness absence

February 19, 2019 in Health
The myth has been dispelled: New research shows that there are no gender differences in attitudes and norms regarding sickness absence.

Mobile health tools should be studied using new methods

February 15, 2019 in Health
By analysing how patients use mobile health technology it is possible to understand the health affects of the apps and those who they affect. Researchers believe that traditional research methods are not suitable.
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The urban space is sexualised and misogynistic

June 19, 2019 in Society & Culture
“Our unconsciousness is shaped by sexist messages from advertisements. The public urban space in one of the world’s most gender equal countries is not designed for women,” according to social geographer Emma Arnold.
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